Nasralla A, Tsang B. Unusual osseous metaplasia following hernia repair with Prolene mesh: a case report.
J Surg Case Rep 2019;
2019:rjz251. [PMID:
31636884 PMCID:
PMC6796178 DOI:
10.1093/jscr/rjz251]
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Abstract
The use of Prolene mesh for repair of various hernias is very common. As with any surgical procedure, it can be associated with complications such as seroma, hematoma and wound infection. However, it is uncommon to develop heterotopic ossification following incisional hernia repair with Prolene mesh. Herein, we report a case with chronic abdominal pain secondary to heterotopic ossification occurring after incisional hernia repair with Prolene mesh. It is crucial to report uncommon reactions to the mesh in order to aid in diagnosis of unexplained abdominal pain post hernia repair, after common etiologies are ruled out.
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